Photos of the Week, May 16, 2025

Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska

Voyage to Alaska, British Columbia and Haida Gwaii, May 8, 2025

National Geographic Sea Bird cruises through Owl Pass, deep in Misty Fjords National Monument. —Russell Laman, Naturalist/Expedition Diver

 

Cobh, Ireland

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland, May 10, 2025

A blue tit carrying food back to the nest at Harper’s Island Nature Reserve. We were fortunate to have a guided tour of the reserve by Jim Wilson, who helped establish protection for this precious habitat among the industrial estates of Cork Harbour. —Conor Ryan, Naturalist

 

Poolepynten, Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard in Spring: Arctic Wildlife, Light and Ice, May 10, 2025

A group of king eiders fly by for a quick distraction from the walruses. —Ezra Siegel, Naturalist

 

Rabida Island, Galápagos

Exploring Galápagos, May 11, 2025

A very playful and curious sea lion during our snorkeling activity. It came really close to the camera, definitely wanting to be the star of the show. —Felipe Cazar, Naturalist

 

George Island, Alaska

Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord, May 11, 2025

A clear view of the Fairweather Mountain range from George Island. —Jim Coyer, Undersea Specialist

 

Pahuachiro Cano Casual Trail, Peru

Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, May 12, 2025

The giant monkey tree frog is a nocturnal creature that we were extremely lucky to observe during our morning hike. —Santiago Imberti, Naturalist

 

Espanola Island, Galápagos

Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage, May 12, 2025

Marine iguanas basking on the rocks of Punta Suarez. —Anahi Concari, Naturalist

 

Fowey, England

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland, May 14, 2025

Sailing regatta in Fowey River as National Geographic Explorer departed at sunset. —Justin Hofman, Undersea Specialist